High Risk

McCormick & Company, Inc. — ORIGINAL LEGENDARY BAR-B-Q SAUCE, ORIGINAL

by McCormick & Company, Inc.

MRT 176 Panel Triggers Identified

Benzoic AcidCane SugarCeleryChili PepperCornGarlicMustardOnionTomato
LEAP Phase Status: Phase 3 — Practitioner Guided

Clinical Product Assessment

MRT 176 Panel Safety Assessment

Clinical Narrative

This product contains 9 MRT-tested substances, making it highly reactive for patients in the early stages of the LEAP protocol. Key triggers include multiple botanical foods (Tomato, Mustard, Celery, Chili Pepper, Onion, Garlic), grains (Corn), sweeteners (Cane Sugar), and the chemical preservative Sodium Benzoate (Benzoic Acid). The presence of ‘Natural Smoke Flavor’ and unspecified components within the ‘Spices’ list introduces additional unknown variables that necessitate practitioner oversight.

Flagged Ingredient Mapping

Ingredient Maps To (MRT Panel) Match Type
distilled vinegar Corn POTENTIAL_MATCH
sugar Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
tomato paste Tomato DIRECT_MATCH
molasses Cane Sugar DIRECT_MATCH
modified corn starch Corn DIRECT_MATCH
mustard Mustard DIRECT_MATCH
celery seed Celery DIRECT_MATCH
chili pepper Chili Pepper DIRECT_MATCH
onion Onion DIRECT_MATCH
garlic Garlic DIRECT_MATCH
sodium benzoate Benzoic Acid CHEMICAL_MATCH

Unknown / Ambiguous Ingredients

The following ingredients could not be definitively mapped: natural smoke flavor, spices (unspecified)

This is procedural data interpretation, not medical guidance. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.

Understanding These Triggers

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Benzoic Acid

A preservative tested on the MRT chemical panel. Found as sodium benzoate in soft drinks, pickles, salad dressings, and condiments. Also occurs naturally in cranberries and cinnamon.

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Cane Sugar

Cane sugar sensitivity is specific to sugarcane-derived sweeteners and is distinct from glucose intolerance. Look for it in ingredient lists as sucrose, cane juice, or turbinado sugar.

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Celery

Celery is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in Europe. Found in soups, spice blends, and Bloody Mary mixes. Celery seed and celery salt also contain the reactive proteins.

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Chili Pepper

Chili pepper (Capsicum) is tested on the MRT panel. It appears in hot sauces, spice blends, seasoned meats, and many Mexican, Asian, and Indian-cuisine-inspired processed foods.

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Corn

Corn derivatives are among the hardest triggers to avoid. Found as corn syrup, cornstarch, modified food starch, dextrose, maltodextrin, and citric acid in thousands of processed products.

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Garlic

Garlic is an MRT-tested substance found in seasoning blends, sauces, and many processed foods. Often listed as "garlic powder," "dehydrated garlic," or hidden in "spices" or "natural flavors."

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Mustard

Mustard is tested on the MRT panel and recognized as a major allergen in the EU. Found in condiments, dressings, marinades, and often hidden in spice blends and processed meats.

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Onion

Onion is tested as a standalone substance on the MRT panel. It appears in seasonings, soups, sauces, and most savory processed foods. Often hidden as "dehydrated onion" or "onion powder" in spice blends.

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Tomato

Tomato is a nightshade tested on the MRT panel. It appears in ketchup, pasta sauce, pizza, and many prepared foods. Includes all tomato-derived ingredients like tomato paste and powder.

What This Means For Your Diet

With 9 identified triggers, this product has a high concentration of MRT-tested substances. The probability that at least one of these triggers is reactive on your personal panel is statistically significant.

This product is not recommended during Phase 1 (Elimination) or Phase 2 (Reintroduction). It may only be considered during Phase 3 (Maintenance) after your Certified LEAP Therapist has confirmed that all 9 substances scored Green on your individual MRT results.

Products with 3 or more MRT panel triggers require individualized evaluation. Do not attempt to self-assess — your CLT has the clinical training to weigh multiple reactive substances and potential cross-reactivity.

Full Ingredient List

distilled vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, molasses, modified corn starch, mustard, celery seed, chili pepper, onion, garlic, sodium benzoate

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Medical Disclaimer: This data is algorithmically generated based on USDA databases and is not medical advice. Always consult your Certified LEAP Therapist.